Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense

Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense by the British house Jo Malone London, released in 2022, is a rich rose with oud and a sweet, nutty touch. Everyone who describes it calls it floral, and about half also find it spicy, gourmand or woody.

Damask rose is the centre, dark, velvety and slightly jammy rather than fresh or green. Agarwood sits beneath it with a deep, resinous wood that gives the rose weight and shadow. Clove adds a warm, dry, slightly sweet spice that suits both the flower and the oud. Nougat brings an unexpected soft, nutty sweetness that rounds off the edges and gives the scent its plush, velvety feel.

Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense is worn by anyone. Its richness suits autumn and winter and evening wear, and it will appeal to someone who likes rose-and-oud scents but wants them smooth and slightly sweet rather than sharp or smoky.

Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense — unisex fragrance by Jo Malone London (released 2022). Notes: Agarwood (Oud), Cloves, Damask Rose, Nougat, Rose. — Parfica open fragrance database